Hi Product Hunt! 👋 I'm the maker of **FocusGate**. Like many builders and students, I struggled heavily with "tab-hopping" and mindless scrolling. I would open a new tab and go to YouTube or Twitter completely subconsciously—dopamine-seeking behavior at its finest. I tried typical website blockers, but they were too easy to bypass. When a simple block screen appeared, my brain immediately clicked "disable" or "remove site." I realized that to break a mindless habit, I needed **active cognitive friction**—something to wake up my logical brain and force me to think. That’s why I built **FocusGate**. Instead of showing a blank screen, it challenges you to solve a quick math equation to unlock a blocked site. This 10-second mental task interrupts the automatic impulse to scroll and gives you a moment of conscious choice. **Why FocusGate is different:** * 🧠 **Prefrontal Cortex Activation**: Math equations force mindful effort, breaking the dopamine loop. * ⏱️ **Timed Sessions**: Earn access to sites for a limited window (e.g. 10 minutes) before it automatically relocks. * 🔒 **100% Privacy-First**: Unlike other extensions, FocusGate has zero trackers or remote servers. All your custom block lists and configurations stay 100% local in your browser storage. * 🔊 **Audio Feedback**: Synthesized sound chirps to reward successful focus states. I'm currently live on the Chrome Web Store and would love to hear your thoughts. What features would make this a game-changer for your productivity routine? I'll be here all day to answer your questions and chat! Thank you so much for your support! 🚀

FocusGate

A website blocker that forces conscious effort to unlock

A website blocker that forces conscious effort to unlock